Employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) detained an investigator from the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayyl District in the Chuy Region, who was caught taking a bribe of 150,000 soms. This money was to be received by the investigator for terminating a criminal case.
From January 16 to 17, a significant drop in air temperature is expected in Kyrgyzstan, according to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). During this period, precipitation in the form of snow is possible, with heavy snowfall in some areas. Roads will become slippery due to ice, and snowdrifts are predicted in mountainous regions. There is also a likelihood of wet snow sticking to trees and wires, while fog may reduce visibility.
He demanded 150,000 soms to terminate the criminal case An employee of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil district, located in the Chui region, was detained for extortion. This information was provided by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB).
On November 3, 2025, the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic reviewed the cassation appeal in the case of N. I., the former director of a school in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region, and upheld the decisions of the lower courts. Information regarding the case is taken from the State Register of Judicial Acts. During the investigation, it was revealed that N. I. (name changed to Nazgul) had been working as the school director since October 2022. From the 2022 to 2024 academic years,
In the Chui region, the joint efforts of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR) and the Internal Investigations Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs have led to the exposure of an extortion case involving a detective from the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District. According to the press service of the GKNB, on January 13, as part of operational and investigative actions related to the pre-trial proceedings registered in the AIS ERP,
In the Chuy region, an employee of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District was detained on suspicion of extorting a bribe. This information was provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). According to the received data, on January 13, an investigator from the investigative service named J.A.Z. was arrested for extorting a bribe of 150,000 soms for terminating a criminal case.
Footballer died before the arrival of medics Lionel Adams, a graduate of CSKA and a former defender of the youth national team of Russia, tragically died after falling from the window of a multi-story building in the Moscow region. In December, he had already survived an attack when he was hospitalized with a gunshot wound, as reported by "Sport-Express". Information about the incident appeared on the evening of January 14. According to the Telegram channel "Mash na sporte",
In the Center for the Temporary Detention of Foreigners and Stateless Persons, located on the territory of the former military base "Gansi" in the Chui region, serious violations of human rights have been identified, as reported by the ombudsman Jamila Jamambaeva through her institute's press service. According to the ombudsman, staff from her institute faced denial of access to the center's territory twice, which is a violation of the constitutional law "On the
During the preventive operation "Arsenal," conducted in the Kara-Kulja district, law enforcement agencies seized two traumatic pistols. This was reported by the press service of the Osh region's Internal Affairs Department. The event was organized with the aim of enhancing public safety, identifying illegal arms trafficking, preventing incidents involving firearms, and combating domestic violence.
On January 15, an operational meeting was held at the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region under the leadership of the head of the department, Kanybek Abdyrahmanov, as reported by the press service of the department. During the meeting, important issues regarding the maintenance of law and order, service discipline, and measures to prevent corruption among employees were discussed. The results of work on digitalization and the outcomes of the raid event "Arsenal,"
A driver involved in a traffic accident on the Bishkek—Osh highway while transporting fuel oil has been fined 40,000 soms. This was reported by the head of the Jalal-Abad Regional Office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, Durusbek Zalimbekov. According to him, such measures were taken because the fuel and lubricants spilled into the Naryn River, causing damage. Specialists worked at the accident site.
A Boeing 737 and an Airbus A320 came dangerously close On January 10, a dangerous proximity incident occurred in the air traffic control zone of Shymkent involving two passenger aircraft: a Boeing 737 of the airline "Pobeda" and an Airbus A320 belonging to Uzbekistan Airways.
In the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, a man suspected of fraud has been detained. He was wanted. According to the ministry, a citizen named O.A. approached law enforcement. He reported that in November 2023, a certain Murat promised to help him in a court process but deceitfully took $25,000 and disappeared.
A 22-year-old man who was wanted has been detained, reported the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region. According to their information, as part of the operational search activities on January 14, 2026, employees of the Aravan district internal affairs department detained the wanted A.Z., born in 2004.
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the city of Balykchy, rescue service employees carried out the opening of a jammed door in one of the apartments of a multi-story residential building located on T. Okeeva Street. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported on this incident.
In Tashkent, a court issued a ruling in the case of a local resident who, while in a state of alcohol intoxication, called law enforcement to complain about Donald Trump, the President of the United States. He was fined 1.23 million sums (approximately $100) for making a false emergency call. According to the investigation, the man contacted the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Tashkent, demanding that his complaint against Trump be registered. He claimed that the American leader had
In the Leilek district, two citizens voluntarily surrendered firearms to the police, reported the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. According to the information, employees of the Leilek District Department of Internal Affairs conducted a preventive event called "Arsenal" in the territory of the district from January 13 to 26 to ensure public safety and order.
On January 15, the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect in a murder case in Bishkek. On the evening of January 14, an emergency call service received a signal that a dead man with signs of violent death had been found in the area of one of the new buildings in the city.
According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, two fire incidents occurred in the Kara-Suu and Aravan districts of the Osh region, resulting in the destruction of residential houses. In particular, in the village of Furkat, which belongs to the rural district of Datka, a house with an area of 164 square meters was completely destroyed on Alihanov Street. Additionally, in the village of Madaniyat of the Dostuk rural district, located in the Aravan
In Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region, an incident occurred: the roof of a multi-story residential building on Raza Azimova Street caught fire. The area of the fire was 20 square meters. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, police officers arrested a young man suspected of committing murder. This was reported by representatives of the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs. Information from law enforcement agencies states that on January 14, emergency services received a call about the discovery of a man's body with clear signs of violent death near one of the new buildings.
In Shopokov today, January 15, around the morning, a traffic accident occurred involving four vehicles, according to eyewitnesses who reported the information to a Turmush correspondent. According to available data, the accident happened on the Bishkek—Kara-Balta highway.
Munarbek Saipidinov, who previously headed the rural administration in the Savai Kara-Suu district, has been extradited from Russia and is currently under arrest in a pre-trial detention center. His case is being heard in the court of the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, as reported by the Osh city court to the editorial office of Kaktus.media. At the hearing on January 13, 2026, his detention was extended until March 14, 2026.
In 2025, there were 769 incidents of domestic violence recorded in the Batken region, according to information provided by the press service of the regional internal affairs department. As reported by the agency, a total of 860 cases of domestic violence were registered in electronic records for the entire year.
The head of the press service of the patrol police, Nursultan Muratbekov, shared a sad story related to several vehicles. He noted that "speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, distractions from mobile phones, ignoring seat belts and traffic signs are not just formal violations. These are factors that can lead to tragic consequences, leaving children without parents and families without loved ones."
A video has started circulating on social media in Kyrgyzstan, capturing a serious violation of traffic rules: a young man in a BMW is demonstrating drifting. According to the press service of the Patrol Police, the perpetrator of the incident himself contacted the patrol police, where a protocol for auto hooliganism was drawn up. The car was placed in an impound lot.
Iranian authorities have announced an increase in the readiness of their air defense, as reported by Reuters. In light of the escalating situation, the United Kingdom has decided to close its embassy in Tehran and evacuate all staff. Meanwhile, the United States is reducing the number of personnel at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, where about 10,000 military and civilian employees are stationed, making it one of the key American bases in the region.
On January 15, the press service of the Interior Ministry of the October District reported the detention of suspects in drug trafficking in Bishkek. A signal about a possible sale of drugs in the October District was received by the police on December 31, 2025, which served as the basis for initiating a preliminary investigation.
A tragedy occurred in Tajikistan: Constitutional Court judge Jamshid Jamshidzoda passed away after falling from the ninth floor. This was reported by several local news outlets. Witnesses of the incident note that it is still unclear whether it was a suicide or an accident.
In the Chuy region, there was an abuse of official position related to the illegal registration of a vehicle. This was reported by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement agencies, this year S. A. and J. R. imported a Lexus RX 330 from Japan, presenting it as spare parts. For illegal registration and subsequent sale, they acquired a registration certificate for a previously damaged vehicle of the same make, which belonged to N. I., and also
On January 11, 2026, at around 13:10, the Kemin police department received a report about the discovery of a man's body with stab wounds in one of the residential buildings. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region reported on the incident. After registering the fact, an investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene, which identified the deceased — A. A., born in 1960. Multiple stab wounds were found on his body.
According to the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, on January 14, 2026, a call was received on the "102" line reporting that a 16-year-old K. D. had been delivered to the city hospital with injuries that were allegedly caused by a sharp object. A forensic investigative team was dispatched to the scene. A. Zh. filed a statement, explaining that on January 12, unknown individuals attacked his underage son with a knife near their home in "Ak-Ordo".
The police of the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek reported the detention of a suspect in a theft from a local hypermarket. The information was provided by representatives of the district administration. According to the data, on January 12, 2026, A. Y., a representative of one of the hypermarkets, approached the Sverdlovsk district police department for assistance regarding a theft that occurred around 10:50. An unknown individual stole products worth a total of 12,000 soms and fled the scene.
In Bishkek, police officers detained suspects in a robbery that occurred in the residential area of "Kalyis-Ordo." According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Department of the capital, on January 6, 2026, at 04:18, E. M. filed a report with the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District. He reported that he was attacked by unknown individuals in the residential area. During the investigation, it was revealed that the criminals broke the window of his
An incident occurred early this morning in Bishkek at the intersection of Jibek-Jolu Avenue and Osmonkul Street. An unknown man, threatening with a gun, got into a conflict with another driver and then fled the scene. According to information from the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 280 (Hooliganism) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result of operational-search activities, the suspect was identified — citizen
The Osh City Court has completed the criminal case against former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh and director of a construction company. The decision was made on December 22, 2025. In September 2025, the State National Security Committee reported the arrest of S.U.Ch., director of the LLC "Construction Company Berekete," on suspicion of large-scale fraud.
Spanish singer Julio Iglesias has been accused of sexualized violence by two of his former employees. This information was published in the Spanish newspaper elDiario. The women worked at the singer's residences in the Caribbean and the Bahamas for almost a year in 2021. They reported instances of physical and psychological abuse by the artist throughout their time of employment.
Igor Zolotovitsky, who was the rector of the MKhAT school-studio and a talented actor, has passed away. This was reported on the MKhAT website. Igor Zolotovitsky. Photo: Sergey Bobylev / TASS. According to preliminary information, the cause of his death was an oncological disease, specifically stomach cancer.
According to information received by the editorial office of Kaktus.media from the Sverdlovsk ROVD of Bishkek, the incident occurred on January 14, 2026, around the morning at the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Osmonkula Street. An unknown man, threatening other road users with a gun, smashed the side windows and then fled the scene. As a result of operational actions, law enforcement officers were able to identify the suspect. He turned out to be S. F., born in 1975, who was detained
In the residential area of "Ak-Ordo" in Bishkek, police officers detained two men suspected of committing hooliganism using cold weapons. This was reported by the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement information, an ambulance received a call that a minor, K.D., born in 2009, had been taken to a medical facility with injuries caused by a sharp object.
In Bishkek, in the residential area of "Kalyis-Ordo," law enforcement officers detained a group of suspects involved in a robbery, as reported by the press service of the city's police department. The incident occurred on January 6 at around 4:18 AM. E.M., one of the victims, reported to the First May District Police Department that he was attacked by unknown individuals. They broke the window of his Honda Fit, used physical force, and inflicted a stab wound to his thigh. After
In Bishkek, two incidents occurred where road disputes ended with threats involving weapons. Fortunately, in both cases, no shots were fired; however, the events sparked widespread resonance on social media in Kyrgyzstan. The first incident took place at the bus stop of route No. 100, where one of the drivers pulled out a pistol of unknown model and began insulting another driver.
On January 14, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department reported the detention of a suspect in hooliganism. On the morning of the same day, at the intersection of Zhibek Zholu Avenue and Osmonkul Street, a collision occurred between two drivers. A witness, a passenger in one of the cars, recorded the incident on video, where one of the drivers threatens the other by pressing a gun against the car windows and using offensive language.
- The comment from the State Committee for National Security pertains to the sentence handed down by the Lenin District Court of Bishkek to the former head of the State Tax Service, Altynbek Abduvayev, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychov. Sentence: fine and deprivation of awards for Abduvayev and Kydyrgychov. According to the information from the SCNS, the arrest of the individuals occurred on December 6, 2024, as part of a criminal case initiated under Article 337, Part 3 of the Criminal Code
The press service of the Bishkek City Police reported on January 14 about the detention of suspects in a robbery. The incident occurred on January 6, when at 04:18 a resident of the capital reported to the police that he had become a victim of an attack in the Kalyis-Ordo residential area.
The press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department reported the detention of suspects in hooligan activities. The incident occurred on January 12, when unknown individuals attacked a teenager born in 2009 and inflicted a stab wound. The father of the victim contacted law enforcement, after which the incident was recorded and an investigative operational group was called.
In connection with the recent guilty verdict issued by the Lenin District Court of Bishkek, the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) commented on the case of former head of the Tax Service, Altynbek Abduvapov, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychov. Both defendants were detained on December 6, 2024, as part of a criminal case initiated under Article 337, Part 3 "Abuse of Official Position" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
A few days ago, a tragic accident occurred near the Chunkurchak ski base, claiming the life of a seven-year-old boy. A BMW X7 fell off a cliff, and local off-roaders came to the aid of its owners. They shared the details of the incident with 24.kg.